Expected gains of +18 BHP and +25 Nm torque
Get Your Free Quote ↓Considering an ECU remap for your Mercedes-Benz ML 430 V8 - 272hp? A Stage 1 remap can take this W163 - 1997 - 2005 petrol engine from 272 BHP to 290 BHP and from 400 Nm to 425 Nm of torque (naturally aspirated). This engine scores 3.5/10 for remap suitability. Get a free personalised quote from a trusted remap professional and find out exactly what your Mercedes-Benz ML can achieve.
Comparisons are calculated from our own recorded Stage 1 figures.
The Mercedes-Benz ML 430 V8 - 272hp is a 4.3L naturally aspirated petrol engine producing 272 BHP and 400 Nm from the factory. With a typical Stage 1 remap, output increases to approximately 290 BHP and 425 Nm — a gain of around 18 BHP (7%) and 25 Nm (6%).
This engine has limited remap suitability, though the available headroom is limited, so gains are modest compared to higher-output variants. The tuning headroom is classified as limited, based on the percentage gain available from the factory output.
Considerations: Naturally aspirated engine: gains are usually limited; results vary widely.. High tuned torque: check transmission torque capacity and service history.
All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method. We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional.
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| BHP |
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| Gain |
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| Torque |
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| Gain |
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| Score |
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| 270 CDI 163hp | 163 → 200 | +37 | 370 → 450 | +80 | Good (7.5/10) |
| 320 V6 - 218hp | 218 → 230 | +12 | 310 → 330 | +20 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 350 V6 - 245hp | 245 → 260 | +15 | 350 → 370 | +20 | Moderate (4/10) |
| 400 CDI 250hp | 250 → 290 | +40 | 560 → 650 | +90 | Good (6.5/10) |
| 55 AMG 347hp | 347 → 367 | +20 | 510 → 535 | +25 | Limited (3.5/10) |
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All figures shown are typical estimates based on aggregated Stage 1 data for this engine variant. Actual results depend on vehicle condition, mileage, and the chosen tuning method.
We recommend discussing your specific vehicle with a qualified remap professional before proceeding.